2002-2003 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 23 The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Study Programs The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities sponsors several study programs that are open to Cedarville University students. For additional information, contact Cedarville University's Travel Study Director, Dr. Kevin Sims. American Studies Program Students study public policy issues and serve internships in Washington, D.C., for an academic term. China Studies Program Students live for an academic term on the campus of a Chinese university and study language, history, culture, and current affairs and travel throughout the country. Contemporary Music Program Students learn to integrate music, faith, and business. The program offers two tracks of study: the Artist Track and the Executive Track. Latin American Studies Program Students live for an academic term in San Jose, Costa Rica, and study Latin American politics, economics, religion, language, and culture. Los Angeles Film Studies Center Students take advantage of the rich film environment of Los Angeles, exploring the film industry within a Christian context and from a liberal arts perspective. Middle East Studies Program Students live in Cairo, Egypt, and study the history, culture, religions, and struggles of this dynamic area as well as learn to speak Arabic. Students also travel in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey. Oxford Honors Program and Oxford Summer Program Students study in England under the tutelage of Oxford dons in association with Keble College. Russian Studies Program Students live on campus at the University of Nizhni Novgorod for six weeks and then live with a Russian family for the remaining six weeks. The academic program includes a general education elective in history or a Bible elective. Summer Institute of Journalism Students live in Washington, D.C., and are trained in gathering and writing news, editing copy and designing layout. Overseas Study Programs in Israel Cedarville University cooperates with Jerusalem University College (JUC) and The Master's College (IBEX) to provide an experience of study and travel. Through either of these schools, a student can choose from one of two programs: long-term, consisting of an academic term or a year abroad; or short-term, a 23-day summer program in which a student can earn 3-4 semester hours, which can be used to satisfy a language study, seminars, and a service project. For additional information contact Dr. Kevin Sims, the University's Travel Study Director. Summer School The University offers a three-week summer term in May. In addition, two four-week summer terms are offered, the first beginning in June and the second beginning in July. Other special sessions are occasionally offered. A student typically may earn 3 credits in May and up to 8 credits in each of the other terms. The summer sessions appeal to a variety of students. Some wish to accelerate their college program. Students from other institutions may desire Bible courses that are not available at their institutions. Teachers find the summer terms a convenient means by which to update themselves in their disciplines. Others enjoy the advantages of smaller summer classes. Incoming international students recognize summer attendance as an excellent opportunity to become acclimated to academic pursuits before campus activities begin in the fall. High school students who have completed their junior year and who display sufficient academic strength may enroll in the summer studies program . Eligible children of graduates of the University may qualify for the popular alumni children scholar- ship program which provides tuition-free credit. Continuing students interested in attending summer school should contact the Summer School Office. New students should contact the Admissions Office. Visit www.cedarville.edu for a list of summer school courses being offered. Summer sessions provide the advantage of smaller classes and leisure time to share with friends.